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        "id": 1645394,
        "msgid": "will-subsidised-fuel-prices-rise-from-1-april-bahlils-response-1774932690",
        "date": "2026-03-31 11:26:53",
        "title": "Will Subsidised Fuel Prices Rise from 1 April? Bahlil's Response",
        "author": "",
        "source": "CNBC",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Energy",
        "summary": "Indonesia's Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia, has addressed rumours of a potential increase in subsidised fuel prices starting 1 April 2026, assuring that the government prioritises protecting low-income citizens and that the final decision rests with President Prabowo Subianto. He emphasised that industrial fuels like RON 95 and RON 98 follow market prices without subsidies, as they are primarily used by affluent consumers. This stance underscores the administration's commitment to welfare amid economic pressures on fuel pricing.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources\n(ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia has spoken out regarding the issue of a\npotential increase in the price of subsidised Fuel Oil (BBM) starting 1\nApril 2026. Bahlil assured that the government continues to prioritise\nthe protection of small-scale communities through subsidised BBM\npolicies. The final decision on subsidised BBM prices lies with\nPresident Prabowo Subianto.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cInsya Allah, following the direction of the President, for\nsubsidised BBM up to now, I believe the President has a heart for paying\nattention to the small people. Trust me. Wait for the decisive date, the\nPresident will decide what is best for the people, the nation, and the\ncountry,\u201d Bahlil said, quoted from the Instagram account <span class=\"citation\" data-cites=\"melangkahdaritimur.id\">@melangkahdaritimur.id<\/span>,\nTuesday (31\/3\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, Bahlil explained that the 2022 Minister of ESDM\nRegulation includes two BBM pricing schemes, namely for the industrial\nand non-industrial sectors.<\/p>\n<p>For industrial BBM such as RON 95 and RON 98, the prices fully follow\nmarket mechanisms without government intervention.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor industrial ones, even if not announced, it continues to happen\nbased on market prices. So whether announced or not, it will follow\nmarket prices,\u201d Bahlil said.<\/p>\n<p>Bahlil added that such types of BBM are generally consumed by\naffluent communities, so they are not a priority for government\nsubsidies.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat we focus on concerns subsidies. As I said earlier, for\nsubsidies, wait for the decisive date. Insya Allah, I am confident that\nthe President, in making policies, always considers and prioritises the\ncondition of the community,\u201d he stated.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/will-subsidised-fuel-prices-rise-from-1-april-bahlils-response-1774932690",
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